--- title: "Respite/Short Breaks Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a556" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a556" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a556.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a556.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-03" --- # Respite/Short Breaks Service Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a556 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a556) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a556.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Respite/Short Breaks Service" within the social work and related services sector. The tender seeks service providers who can deliver high-quality care, including emergency support, to individuals with learning disabilities in East Ayrshire. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a deadline for initial statements of service by 12 noon on 31 October 2024. The services will be required 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, from a facility within the East Ayrshire locality. Future notice for further details is anticipated to be provided on 6 January 2025. The contract's expected duration is three years, with an additional two-year option. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those with experience in managing respite and short breaks services. Ideal candidates should have proven working relationships with both clinical and non-clinical statutory services, as well as third-sector and community groups. The service provider must focus on outcome-based, person-centred care that promotes independence among service users. Firms with robust experience and capabilities in these areas will find this tender to be a promising avenue for business growth and the establishment of continued service provision in East Ayrshire. ## Notice Delivery of Respite/Short Breaks (including Emergency) Service supporting people from across East Ayrshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity for a single provider to deliver a Respite/Short Breaks (including Emergency) Service supporting people from across East Ayrshire. The service will be required to deliver the following support: - Provide Respite/Short Breaks (including emergency) care to individuals with a Learning Disability over 365 days per year 24 hours per day - aged 18yrs and above. - Deliver the service from a building base within East Ayrshire locality. - Provision is sought for four (4) beds. Three (3) beds would be utilised to accommodate current demand and support younger people transitioning from children services to adult services and one (1) bed would be utilised to manage emergency crisis situations. - The allocation of Respite/Short Breaks will be determined by an assessment of needs undertaken by social work services for each individual, the provider and individual will then agree how best to manage the allocation/accommodate the breaks required over the course of the year. - The Provider will have previous experience of managing this type of service. - The Provider must have strong working partnerships with clinical and non-clinical statutory services who work with the same client group. - The Provider must have strong working partnerships with third sector and community support groups who work with the same client group. - Provide a high-quality service that is outcome-focused and person-centred. - Encourage and support service users to enhance their existing and acquire additional skills, thereby promoting their independence. The duration of the contract is expected to be 3 years with the option of an addition 2 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031673-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2024 at 10:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031673-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779546 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=779546 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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